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Joint News Release - Eastern Ontario Health Unit and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) learned today of the first positive case of COVID-19 within the Prescott and Russell Residence.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce the launch of the new Prescott and Russell E-Business Grant Program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).

Following several months of shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to officially restart, as of Monday, September 14, the PR Transpo intermunicipal transit service, serving all of the municipalities within Prescott and Russell.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and Tourism Prescott-Russell Tourism (TPRT) are excited to announce the launch this week of a new partnership with Bell Media and CTV to promote agriculture and agri-tourism in the region.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism (PREDT), in collaboration with the eight municipalities of the region, has now made available the Prescott and Russell Economic Response and Recovery Plan.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is pleased to announce that construction of the new Visitor Centre in the Larose Forest has now begun.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism (PREDT), in collaboration with the eight municipalities of the region, has released a second report, “Evolution of the Impacts of COVID-19 on Prescott and Russell Businesses.”

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism (PREDT) is seeking the collaboration of the business community in drafting the Prescott and Russell Economic Response and Recovery Plan.

Although access to certain services has begun to resume, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be restricted for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Following the Ontario government’s announcement to gradually resume visits to long-term care homes, the Prescott and Russell Residence is pleased to announce that family and friends of residents will be allowed access to the facility beginning next Thursday, June 18.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce the distribution of a first wave of funding, in the amount of $1,071,137, to assist the most vulnerable residents in our community.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are pleased to announce that the trails in the Larose Forest will reopen to the public this Saturday, May 16.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) through a shared electronic medical record system.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) would like to inform the population that six child care centres are now available in the region, free of charge, to expand its support for health care staff and other front-line workers.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is extremely pleased to report that there are no cases of COVID-19 at the Prescott and Russell Residence, following 299 tests performed on all residents and employees last Friday.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), in conjunction with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), will proceed tomorrow with the screening of all residents and employees of the Prescott and Russell Residence.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) quickly responded to increased testing for COVID-19 in its long-term care homes, in large part due to its community paramedicine program established by the Prescott and Russell Emergency Services.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) today announced the creation of an innovative food hub in Eastern Ontario. In partnership with the private sector, the UCPR will build a federal slaughterhouse, with food processing and distribution capacities, in order to meet the needs of regional and national markets.

To all our community partners, organizations, non-profit agencies and to those who support the most vulnerable in our community, we would like to hear from you as to how the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) may financially assist you in order for you to continue to offer the best support to our community in these trying times.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has announced additional measures to support those in need.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is announcing the opening of two child care centres in the region to support health-care staff and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 period.

In response to growing concerns over COVID-19 in Eastern Ontario, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G), the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the City of Cornwall have declared a state of emergency today as of 4:00 PM in an effort to slow the spread of this highly contagious virus.

Dear residents and businesses of Prescott and Russell, do you have extra personal protective equipment you would be willing to donate to help protect your front-line paramedics?

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be very restricted for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be very restricted for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Following a directive received early this morning from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has restricted access to the Prescott and Russell Residence, the 146-bed long-term care home located in Hawkesbury.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) wishes to advise that access to its offices and services continues to be limited for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is seeking the public's feedback related to the property tax treatment of vacant commercial and industrial lands and properties.

Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) clarified this morning that it is prepared to accept the current agreement with the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club (EOSC), provided that the UCPR receives the indemnification that is required to protect taxpayers in Prescott and Russell.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are gathering data about the state of local Internet access, as it continues to look for opportunities to improve connectivity for businesses.

Pierre Leroux, Mayor of the Township of Russell, was elected by acclamation as the 2020 Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR).